meditations and musings from the mind of an average Joe

Category: Liberty and Justice

Look at the worldly and at the whole world that exalts itself above the people of God: are the image of God and his truth not distorted in it? They have science, and in science only that which is subject to the senses. But the spiritual world, the higher half of man’s being, is altogether … More Modern America in the Words of a 19th Century Russian

The news feed on my phone keeps sending me updates on both the Republican National Convention and Comic-Con, the largest comic book convention happening at the same time in San Diego. It’s just as well, I guess. There are quite a few similarities. Both conventions have there fair share of characters. Whether its men in … More Comical Chaos and the Tale of Two Conventions

In the wake of recent events involving two killings of black men by police, the subsequent protests, and the calculated murder of five law enforcement officers in Dallas, I thought it was a good time to speak of an important Christian virtue that tends to get lost during such volatile moments. It is the virtue … More Tastes Like Something Is Missing

This is a post from a few years ago, but I wanted to bring it back out of the archives with all the recent debates on abortion. My kids are fascinated with speed and speed limits. They are always asking me, “Daddy, how fast are you going? How fast are you allowed to go?” One … More The Exception Defines the Rule

What does gay rights, confederate flags, ISIS, and Bruce “Caitlyn” Jenner have in common? Taken at face value, you might be tempted to answer “Nothing.” It seems like we live in a crazy, schizophrenic culture. But there is an amazing commonality to all the social pressures and unrest. The Psalmist asks and answers the question … More Anything but Jesus